Alina Elperin, M.D., FACP, Diplomate. ABOM

Dr. Alina Elperin is thrilled to join Forward Focus Concierge Medicine, where she has the time and resources to offer highly personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. With over a decade of experience in internal medicine, Dr. Elperin has built a reputation for her diagnostic acumen, thoughtful approach, and dedication to preventive health. Attentive, engaged, and compassionate, she values the privilege of supporting patients at all stages of life. She builds meaningful, long-term relationships based on trust and open communication, and offers patients access via phone and text with readily available lengthy appointments.

Driven by a passion for prevention and holistic wellness, Dr. Elperin is also board-certified in Obesity Medicine, recognizing the critical link between metabolic health and chronic disease. She takes an individualized approach to weight management, helping patients navigate life transitions—such as aging, menopause, and lifestyle changes—by creating sustainable, science-backed health strategies. She firmly believes that mental health is as important as physical health, and collaborates with fellow clinicians while developing treatment plans for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression and ADHD. Additionally, she supports women’s health, addressing gynecologic issues including birth control and menopausal changes.

As a mother of three young children, Dr. Elperin understands the challenges of balancing personal and professional responsibilities. She brings empathy and a deep appreciation for the unique circumstances of each patient, helping them develop realistic health goals that fit their lifestyles. Outside of medicine, she enjoys gardening, growing her own vegetables, and cultivating orchids. She finds peace in nature, regularly attends theater performances, and embraces a well-rounded life—an approach she encourages her patients to adopt. Fluent in Russian and conversant in Spanish, she prioritizes making patients feel comfortable and understood.

A long-time resident of the North Shore, Dr. Elperin received her BS degree from Lake Forest College and her Medical Degree from Rosalind Franklin University: Chicago Medical School. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Chicago-NorthShore in Evanston where she also served as Chief Resident. She enjoys teaching as much as learning, sharing her knowledge with residents and medical students as a clinical assistant professor at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Her commitment to lifelong learning keeps her at the forefront of medical advancements, allowing her to provide the most up-to-date and effective treatments available.

Dr. Elperin has hospital privileges at Highland Park, Evanston, and Glenbrook Hospitals, and collaborates with specialists, hospitalists, and ER physicians when the need arises. She will soon have hospital privileges at Northwestern Lake Forest as well. As part of the Forward Focus team, she is grateful to be offering a concierge medicine experience where she can provide the time, attention, and level of care her patients truly deserve.